Alpine Challenge 100 Mile

One of Australia's most demanding trail ultramarathons, the Alpine Challenge 100 Mile is a 160km loop through the Victorian Alps starting and finishing at Falls Creek Alpine Resort. The course traverses six of Victoria's highest peaks — Mt Feathertop (1,922m), Mt Hotham, Mt McKay, Spion Kopje, Mt Nelse, and Mt Bogong (1,986m), the state's highest summit — accumulating over 7,000m of elevation gain. Running in April means genuine mountain conditions: cold temperatures, potential snow, exposed ridgelines, and multiple river crossings through remote alpine wilderness. Mandatory gear requirements and a minimum qualifying standard of an 80km trail ultra reflect the serious nature of this undertaking. A UTMB Index race and Hardrock 100 qualifier, the Alpine Challenge 100 Mile is one of Australia's most prestigious 100-mile finishes.